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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 1,002.78 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 1,002.78 and 321.66 is: 482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 1,002.78 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/1,002.78 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 1,002.78 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 322,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,554.21/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.62

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